“The men and women of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office worked the front lines to make sure residents were safe during this destructive hurricane,” said Federal Coordinating Officer Gerard M. Stolar of FEMA. “Their work before, during and after the storm helped prevent property damage and save lives.”

An Iranian military observation aircraft flew within 50 yards of an armed U.S. Navy helicopter over the Persian Gulf this month, sparking concern that top Iranian commanders might not be in full control of local forces, CNN has learned.